| Candy's Kiddie Korner - Inspection Report |
| Inspection Information | |
|---|---|
| Facility type | Child Care - 300 |
| Service type | 304 Family Child Care |
| Inspection type | Complaint Investigation |
| Date received | July 13, 2021 |
| Screening | |
|---|---|
| Allegation code | - Care and Supervision - Policies and Procedures - Records and Reporting - Staffing |
| Allegation details | Policies and Procedure: Licensee not following facility policy around termination of care, repayment agreement; and health policy. Records and Reporting: Licensee did not notify parents immediately of incidents that occurred with children in care. Staffing: Licensee did not notify parents of substitute care provider. Care and Supervision: Licensee left child unattended in the playroom while standing in the kitchen. |
| Contraventions: A summary of the contraventions found during the inspection are listed below. | |
|---|---|
| Code | Category/Description |
| CCLR Section 29(c) | Staffing: To qualify for employment in a community care facility as a responsible adult, a person must have completed a course, or a combination of courses, of at least 20 hours duration in child development, guidance, health and safety, or nutrition. Observation: Courses not completed. Corrective action: The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date. To be corrected by: 8-30-2021 |
| CCLR Section 36(2) | Staffing: If a licensee is absent because of illness, emergency, vacation or other temporary leave, the licensee must notify each child's parent or emergency contact of the absence and identify the person who will be acting as the licensee's temporary replacement. Observation: No notification. Corrective action: The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date. To be corrected by: 8-30-2021 |
| CCLR Section 39 (1) | Care and Supervision: A licensee must ensure that children are supervised at all times by a person who is an educator, an assistant or a responsible adult. Observation: Children were not supervised by educator, assistant or responsible adult. Corrective action: The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date. To be corrected by: 8-30-2021 |
| CCLR Section 55(1)(a) | Records and Reporting: A licensee must immediately notify a parent or emergency contact if, while under the care or supervision of the licensee, the child becomes ill or is injured. Observation: Inadequate notification. Corrective action: The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date. To be corrected by: 8-31-2021 |
| CCLR Section 56(1)(b) | Records and Reporting: A licensee must keep current records of each of the following: for each employee, the records required under section 19 (1) [character and skill requirements]. Observation: Insufficient employee records. Corrective action: The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date. To be corrected by: 8-10-2021 |
| CCLR Section 56(2) | Policies and Procedures: A licensee must ensure that the policies and procedures referred to in subsection (1) are implemented by employees. Observation: Policy not implemented. Corrective action: The licensee to submit a compliance plan by indicated date. To be corrected by: 8-30-2021 |
| Actions Required by Licensee/Operator | |
|---|---|
| - Corrective action plan to be developed and submitted. |
| Action Required by Licensing Officer or Medical Health Officer | |
|---|---|
| - Resources provided. |
| Summary Findings/Conclusions | |
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| Conclusion: | Some allegations substantiated |
| Report of Findings: | Investigation included: Interview with the licensee and review of facility policy and procedures. Findings: As a result of the investigation into the complaint, the following areas of non-compliance were identified: Section 29 (c)(d) of the CCLR - The staff did not meet the requirements of a responsible adult. Section 36(2) of the CCLR - The licensee did not notify parent of the absence and identity of the person who would be acting as the licensee's temporary replacement. Section 39 (1) of the CCLR - Children in care were not supervised at all times. Section 55 (1) of the CCLR - Parent/guardian was not immediately notified when a child was injured. Section 56 (2) of the CCLR - The following policies were not implemented Health and Covid Policy, Supervision Policy, and the Staff Illness policy. Conclusion and Recommendations: The licensee has provided a written plan outlining how the issues of non-compliance will be addressed moving forward. The licensee has also revised the facility policy and procedure manual. At this time the Licensing Officer recommends that no action be taken against the licence for Candy's Kiddie Korner. |
| Conclusion: | None |
| Report of Findings: | 08/25/2021 |